Emtricitabine

Emtricitabine is one part of the drug Truvada for PrEP. Truvada for PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a prescription drug that helps reduce your risk of getting HIV through sex when it is taken correctly and used alongside safer sex practices.

FAQ

Emtricitabine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, or NRTI. NRTIs work by preventing the HIV virus from multiplying and can reduce the amount of the HIV virus in the body.

NRTIs cannot cure HIV or AIDS, but taken in combination with an HIV treatment regimen, it can help people living with HIV live healthier, longer lives and reduce the risk of transmission. Do not stop taking this drug or cut down on the dosage unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so.

Emtricitabine can also be an effective treatment for hepatitis B infection, or HBV, and can be included in a treatment regimen for HIV for those infected with HBV.

Emtricitabine is associated with some rare but serious side effects, including the buildup of lactic acid in the blood, known as lactic acidosis, and serious liver problems.

For this reason, let your doctor know right away if you have symptoms such as feeling very weak, trouble breathing, unusual muscle pain, are dizzy or lightheaded, or have a fast or irregular heartbeat, as these could be symptoms of lactic acidosis. Additionally, dark-colored urine, light-colored bowel movements, loss of appetite for several days, and jaundice could be symptoms of liver problems, so let your healthcare provider know right away if you experience them.

Emtricitabine is part of the drug Truvada for PrEP. It is a myth that Truvada causes weight gain. In fact, Truvada appeared to temporarily prevent some weight gain and reduce cholesterol slightly in a recent study.

Emtricitabine can cause worsening of hepatitis B virus infection (HBV), or a flare-up if you stop taking it. Do not stop taking Emtricitabine without first talking to your healthcare provider. Make sure to get refills of Emtricitabine in advance so that you don't run out.

Emtricitabine can interact with some medications, so keep a list of all of the medications that you take and tell your healthcare provider about them.

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